Long before urban growth, the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao were covered by natural dry forests. In her article series, biologist Michelle Pors-da Costa Gomez uncovers the story of the mondi – a unique forest system that shaped the ABC islands.

Understanding these ecosystems helps us restore what was lost. At Hòfi Chikí, we plant native Tiny Forests across the Caribbean to protect biodiversity and cool our environment.

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Article by Michelle Pors-da Costa Gomez